Minidoka County Sheriff's Department, Idaho
End of Watch Thursday, March 8, 1934
Robert S. Walton
Sheriff Robert Walton was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance. The suspect shot Sheriff Walton in the chest as the sheriff approached the door. The man then murdered his brother-in-law and wounded his mother. The suspect was apprehended and committed suicide in jail cell.
Sheriff Walton had been with the agency for three 3 years and was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Sheriff Walton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 7, 2012
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Mark Stasyuk
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: September 17, 2018
Corrections Officer Armando Gallegos
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CA
EOW: September 14, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Robert K. Kunze, III
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, KS
EOW: September 16, 2018
Police Officer Oscar Reyes
Costa Mesa Police Department, CA
EOW: September 12, 2018
Chief of Police Frank McClelland, Jr.
Ludowici Police Department, GA
EOW: September 15, 2018
Police Officer Garrett Hull
Fort Worth Police Department, TX
EOW: September 14, 2018
Police Officer David A. Tinsley
Fort Wayne Police Department, IN
EOW: September 11, 2018
Police Officer Kirt R. Ricks, III
Montgomery Police Department, LA
EOW: September 7, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Aaron Paul Roberts
Greene County Sheriff's Office, MO
EOW: September 7, 2018